Celebrate Summer, Cooking Channel-Style

Some of our stars share what they love most about the summer season. Their answers will inspire you -- and make you laugh.

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Summer Entertaining Week on Cooking Channel

Get inspiration this week on Cooking Channel for warm-weather entertaining, and pull together a seasonal menu for your next backyard barbecue or potluck.

Full Episodes of Cooking Channel Shows Online Will Help You Plan the Perfect Summer Party

Stream full summer-themed episodes of Cooking Channel shows like Kelsey's Essentials, Extra Virgin, Everyday Italian and more.

Summer Fest: Savory Watermelon Recipes

While simply slicing up your melon and eating it straight from the rind is one of the staple desserts of summer, watermelon is a great option for savory recipes as well.

5 Peachy-Keen Savory Summer Dishes

Get savory peach recipes for summer grilling and side dishes like salads, chicken, pork and more on Cooking Channel.

6 Dutch Oven and Slow Cooker Meals for Summer

It may seem foolish to break out these heavy-duty pots that normally turn out hearty, cold-weather meals, but there really is no better time to put these pots to use for an easy-to-prep, summery spread.

Summer Fest: A Perfect Pairing of Figs and Pizza Dough

Figs are only in season for a few short weeks at the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Their sweetness is great solo or in a dessert, but it is also amazing when paired with savory ingredients like pizza dough.

Summer Preview: Haylie's America, Sugar Showdown Season 2 and More

Find out what new shows are premiering on Cooking Channel with our summer TV preview, including a new Haylie Duff show, Big Bad BBQ Brawl and more.

Stick to Your Ribs with 5 Recipes for Any Summer Occasion

Barbecue ribs recipes for backyard grilling, Asian take out at home or summer parties.

Last Call! 6 Ways to Devour Fresh Summer Produce Before Labor Day

Get recipes to use up summer produce like stone fruits, watermelon, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans and corn on the cob.

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